April Fools’ Day Cancelled by Coronavirus

April Fools’ Day is one of our absolute favorite holidays of the year. It’s the one time we get to embrace “fake news” and pretend that we write for The Onion for just one day. But this year we’ve opted to forgo our tradition due to the serious and destructive effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Like many people around the world, our staff has been working from home for several weeks. Our reporters are writing mostly dire news about virus-related developments as it shuts down events, businesses, arts venues and other things that we’d all rather be enjoying this Spring. Many people have lost their jobs. Many people are getting sick. And a handful of fatalities have already occurred in Central Ohio, with experts projecting that the worst still lies ahead.

Laughter can be a great medicine, but it’s tough to be silly at a time when so many people are struggling. If you’re truly in the mood for something more light hearted, we invite you to check out the April Fools Day archives here on CU and revisit some of our favorites, including:

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Walker is the co-founder of ColumbusUnderground.com and TheMetropreneur.com along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.

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Walker is the co-founder of ColumbusUnderground.com and TheMetropreneur.com along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.